《Frog King Work》

Introduction In the kingdom at the bottom of a well, Arkollow is the king, but also the citizen, the chef, the designer, the artist, the architect, and the philosopher. The other roles do not exist because he cannot do them but because he does not need them. 

Arkollow has been my friend since childhood. He has always lived with abundance and endless creativity. By ruling his own kingdom, he has always seemed more mature and more avant-garde than I am. He wishes to meet everyone. Although that may not be possible, he still maintains his usual forward-thinking attitude, using me as the messenger to introduce his kingdom to the world. 

Choreographer & Performer:Chen Hsu 

Graduated from the Department of Dance at Taipei National University of the Arts and formerly a professional dancer with Cloud Gate Dance Theatre of Taiwan. Currently an independent artist and multidisciplinary creator, as well as a contemporary dance and performing arts educator, lecturer, professional event host, promoter of dance education in rural areas, jazz drummer, and founder/host of the podcast channel Hot Hsu Dance. 

As a professional performer, he actively seeks collaborations with diverse people, groups, and environments, exploring a wide range of experiences. As a creator, his works are often humorous and grounded in everyday life, drawing from personal experiences and emphasizing interdisciplinary collaboration. In recent years, he has focused on promoting the concept of “life as creation” through performing arts courses and lectures. 

Music Design:Yi-Nuo Chen 

Special Thanks:Zhi-Long Zheng, Yi-Shan Yun

《QIN》

Work Introduction: 

The human body is composed of roughly half water. With each heartbeat, these waters transform into waves, striking the boundary between inner self and the outside world.  

If we consider the body as a container, each of us becomes the cradle of countless oceans, carrying every drop as it flows and merges within the world. Every encounter becomes a collision messages silently passing between one another. 

Within these endless currents, what do we choose to keep? What do we carry away? As tides rise and fall, we depart and return, sometimes preserving and sometimes letting things drift away.     

Choreographer & Performer:Xin Zhao   

Born in Taichung, Zhao began dancing at the age of four. A former professional dancer with Cloud Gate Dance Theatre of Taiwan, she graduated from the Department of Dance at Taipei National University of the Arts. She is currently a freelance dancer, interdisciplinary creator, and dance educator. 

Through continuous engagement with the body, she reflects on how physical practice shapes self-awareness. Her work often integrates cross-disciplinary materials and collaborations, particularly with new media artists. When encountering unfamiliar technological elements, she incorporates the dancer’s inherent human qualities to create technological artworks with warmth and sensitivity.    

Music & Sound Design: Chi-Yu Ding  

Special Thanks: Chi-Yu Ding, Zi-Ping Tian

《448 Times》

Work Introduction: 

 “I have never met myself. My face is pressed against the dark side of my mind. Please open the curtain.”  Sarah Kane, 4.48 Psychosis 

This work is inspired by the play 4.48 Psychosis by British playwright Sarah Kane, her final work written before her death. The play is often interpreted as an inner record of a person experiencing depression, reflecting on death, love, human relationships, struggle, and awakening.  

 Death may sound distant and abstract, yet it already exists everywhere in our daily lives. As long as we live, every second moves us closer to it. Perhaps many people have experienced moments of wanting to end everything. “Why do people want to die?” Beginning with this question, the work attempts to explore the deep longing for life hidden within reflections on death.

Choreographer & Performer: Zhi-Wei Lu 

Born in Taipei in 1999, Lu is a dancer, performer, and creator. In recent years, Lu’s artistic interests focus on gender issues and intimate relationships, with works moving fluidly between film, theatre, dance, and performance art. 

 Currently studying in the MFA program in Dance Creation at Taipei National University of the Arts, Lu previously majored in Screen Acting in the Department of Filmmaking while minoring in Dance. With a broad artistic background that includes theatre, painting, and choir, Lu’s practice reflects an open and diverse creative perspective.    

 Music Design: Zi-Qi Liu 

Special Thanks: Yu-Jing Chen, Dawn Lee